Pitti Uomo has officially kicked off the SS26 season, though the outlook is far from straightforward. The season’s start unfolded against a difficult geopolitical backdrop, according to Antonio De Matteis, president of Pitti Immagine (PI), the trade show organiser. Still, the situation was not entirely bleak, with menswear remaining “healthy.”...
Jun 18, 2025
Bangladesh’s garment industry seeks to shed its low-cost, large quantity image as it aims to capture higher-value business. At Best of Bangladesh, a fair and conference in the heart of Amsterdam, manufacturers and government officials advertised the world’s second largest garment producer’s transition, hoping to gain more business amid global...
Jun 5, 2025
China is getting a new trade fair specialising in womenswear with the BIRD Fashion Fair. The China National Garment Association (CNGA) is hosting the first edition of BIRD in June. It is the first “international trade fair dedicated exclusively to innovations in womenswear,” the Chinese apparel association announced on Wednesday. The acronym...
May 22, 2025
Pitti Uomo returns to Florence from 17 to 20 June with its 108th edition, featuring over 730 brands and introducing Becycle, a new section dedicated to cycling culture. Building on last year’s collaboration with the Tour de France, the initiative brings sports-driven community energy into menswear, with dedicated installations and a central...
May 13, 2025
As the global economy was disrupted by rising US tariffs, many Asian fashion players met in Hong Kong from April 27 to 30 to attend the Fashion InStyle trade show and the first edition of the Next@Fashion InStyle space. FashionUnited was on site to gauge the pulse of ‘Made in Asia’. It was crowded in late April at the huge Convention and...
May 1, 2025
Beyond its established status as a shopping destination, Hong Kong is also a hub for textile innovation, with advancements set to be showcased at Fashion InStyle, from April 27 to 30. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), this year's trade show will feature a new area called Next@Fashion InStyle, with a decidedly...
Apr 7, 2025
Anyone working in the European bridalwear industry likely traveled to Essen, Germany, last weekend for European Bridal Week, which took place from March 29 to 31. The trade show revealed an industry still recovering from the 2024 ‘gap year’ and various crises, but positivity could also be felt. “Buyers are increasing their budgets again and are...
Apr 4, 2025
Magic, the contemporary and sportswear-focused annual fashion trade show from the MMGNET Group umbrella, is set to return to Nashville for its fifth edition this season. Running from April 16 to 17, this year’s event will showcase more than 370 established and emerging brands, including names such as Otra Eyewear, Lysse, Diff Charitable Eyewear,...
Mar 28, 2025
The Show Miami, the city’s first-ever social fashion fair, is set to start next Monday, bringing together top brands, industry leaders, and fashion enthusiasts for an immersive experience that blends commerce, creativity, entertainment, and community. Taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center from March 17 to 19, The Show Miami is more...
Mar 12, 2025
A new “social fashion fair” event will be making its debut in March, set to take place at the Miami Beach Convention Centre with an “unparalleled” lineup of brands to exhibit. The Show Miami will be held from March 17 to 19, and will see the likes of Nike, Lacoste, Levi’s and Perry Ellis, among others, take to the event with their own stands....
Feb 28, 2025
David Ekelund, the founder of Swedish footwear brand Icebug, has been appointed president of the European Outdoor Group (EOG). He joins the trade show organisation firm alongside a slew of other new executives and board members, marking a shift in leadership as EOG undergoes notable changes. Andrew Shand of outerwear brand Helinox has been named...
In recent weeks, the fashion industry has had the opportunity to learn about new trends and get a sneak peek of AW25 collections at European trade shows. Amid the ever-changing world of fashion, trade shows are also adapting, making for an interesting ordering season. Are you curious about how the European AW25 trade show season went?...
Feb 24, 2025